Apprentice Nursery Practitioner - Little Heroes
Little Heroes Nurseries LTD · Thames Ditton · posted 28 July 2026
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At Little Heroes, the fundamental principle is to provide an environment and experience for children to be happy. By providing a balance between education; encouragement and fun, they believe that they offer a safe environment for children to express themselves and enjoy their early years.
As an early years apprentice, your duties will include:
- Carry out daily care routines to support children's health, wellbeing, and development.
- Plan and deliver engaging learning activities in line with the EYFS framework.
- Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their next steps in learning.
- Build positive relationships with parents and maintain effective communication.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to a safe and secure nursery environment.
- Actively participate in staff meetings, parents' evenings, and open days.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
We require a team member who:
- Has a genuine passion and enjoyment for working with children
- Has a commitment to safeguarding and will support the nursery in its high standard of safety and safeguarding (an enhanced DBS check will be required)
- Is willing to work as part of a team
- Has a friendly personality with a flexible and calm approach
Your training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Functional skills in maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Where it leads
We can offer progression into a full time Nursery Practitioner role following successful completion of a childcare qualification.
Progression routes include; Room Leader, Floor Leader, Deputy and Nursery Managers.
About Little Heroes Nurseries LTD
Little Heroes Nursery is a private nursery, offering year round childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years old. Our Thames Ditton nursery was opened in July 2021. As of February 2023, we have now opened our second setting in East Molesey.
Little Heroes Nurseries have great indoor and outdoor spaces to ensure children get the most out of their time at their setting. We encourage a balance between fun and education to promote happy, confident and well rounded children.
Things to consider
Applicants should be prepared to provide or undergo Paediatric First Aid training, Safeguarding and Child Protection training, and complete a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — desired
- GCSE English Language (grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- 1 Weston Avenue, Thames Ditton, KT7 0NB
- 160C Walton Road, East Molesey, KT8 0HP
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